Smaller replacement trains 'causing overcrowding'

A rail commuter who regularly travels into London has said smaller replacement trains are frequently causing overcrowding.
Railway Technology

Hitachi to deliver new trains for GWR’s Devon and Cornwall route

Hitachi’s new intercity express trains. Credit: Hitachi Rail Europe. Hitachi is set to deliver two new intercity express trains for UK-based train operator Great Western Railway (GWR). The new ...
Railway Technology

Great Western Railway orders a further seven Intercity trains from Hitachi

Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed purchase of a further seven bi-mode Intercity Express Trains from Hitachi Rail Europe. The move forms part of a new multi-million pound deal signed between ...
Railway Age

Wireless Monitoring for Great Western Railway Fleet

Hitachi will install Perpetuum truck and wheelset monitoring. Hitachi Rail is installing a wireless system to monitor the performance of truck and wheelset components on the 93 class 800 and class 802 ...